GEMS Cambridge International School Kampala: Useful info for parents

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Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	15 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: 26,262,598 Shilling to: 73,424,306 Shilling

School fees range in UGX valid for the academic year 2019/2020

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Number of students	360
Ratio of local students to international students	70% local : 30% international

Average number of students per class	15
Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Additional language classes offered by the school	French
Use of technology in the classroom	CIK is passionate about providing exceptional teaching of ICT and other technologies in our school through different subjects. Pupils use digital cameras to support their learning in art and design; keyboards and associated software in music; tablet technology in day-to-day lessons and in CIK's new Secondary library,students explore new technologies in reading books electronically. CIK currently has a tablet of one to every two pupils. All this is in addition to day-to-day ICT lessons in the Secondary school or in Primary classrooms by using different equipment and software in different areas of learning.

Uniform required	Yes
Entry evaluation for students	Interview and placement test.
External examinations or assessments available	IGCSE, A Levels
School bus service available	Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Special Needs Learning Support

School start time	7:45
School finish time	16:15
School provided lunches	Yes
Sports activities included	Physical education
Sports facilities at the school	- A 25 metre swimming pool with shading for visitors during swimming festivals - 2 training pools - A large floodlit football pitch both for school and community use. - Cricket facilities - Outside tennis & basketball courts - A large Indoor sports arena and multi-purpose hall - A small but effective golf ‘pitch and putt’ area - Fitness studio
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Step inside GEMS Cambridge International School - Kampala. At its tranquil campus in Luzira, pupils aged 3-18 learn, grow and flourish. As one of the top international schools in Uganda, GEMS is all about helping your child reach their full potential.
Teaching approach of the school	CIK's goal is to nurture its students' confidence and independence, giving your child the educational support they need to grow into flexible and resilient young adults, ready to succeed in an ever-more competitive and globalized world.

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